Marketing Communications Specialist - Secondment

Marketing Communications Specialist - 16 Month Term Certain

Rocky View County, AB, Canada •

Red Deer, AB, Canada •

Camrose, AB, Canada

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Expires Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:59 AM

At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do.

EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.

Posting will close March 18, 2026.

Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant.

There will be a requirement to travel to Lacombe a minimum of once per month.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Communications and Marketing, the Marketing Communications Specialist is responsible for the collaborative development, implementation, and management of marketing communication strategies and campaigns to build brand awareness and drive engagement, creating content (digital, print, social) to align with business goals and track performance metrics. Key duties include content creation, campaign management and ensuring consistent brand and product messaging across all channels.

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

• Professional development opportunities and training for interest areas within the scope of the role.
• Mentorship from the Corporate Brand & Communications (CBC) team and within the organization.
• Field trips/learning opportunities related to marketing/events.

What will you be responsible for?

• Plan, create, edit, and publish content across email, social, web, marketing materials and video in collaboration with communications and brand specialists.
• Define KPIs and report on performance across channels with actionable insights
• Monitor industry and audience trends to identify emerging issues and opportunities
• Support and promote the AFSC brand.

What are we looking for from you?

• A positive, growth mindset.
• A collaborative nature and ability to accept feedback, stretch, and take on learning opportunities.
• The ability to prioritize your work and work with different groups across the organization.

What else is in it for you?

• Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment
• Health Spending Account
• Winter Holiday closure
• PSPP contributions
• Generous vacation and special leave days
• Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications:

• University Degree with one (1) year of related experience or
• College Diploma with three (3) yeas of related experience

Candidates may be considered based on a combination of education and experience.

About AFSC

For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first‑hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.